World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Cecilia Flores

Cecilia Flores

McGill University
Canada

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
34
Citations
3521
World Ranking
9381
National Ranking
546

Cecilia Flores publication distribution in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Neuroscience in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Cecilia Flores sits on this spectrum.

38–47 publications: 18 scientists 48–57 publications: 79 scientists 58–67 publications: 193 scientists 68–77 publications: 323 scientists 78–87 publications: 406 scientists 88–97 publications: 452 scientists 98–107 publications: 539 scientists 108–117 publications: 505 scientists 118–127 publications: 522 scientists 128–137 publications: 469 scientists 138–147 publications: 456 scientists 148–157 publications: 459 scientists 158–167 publications: 397 scientists 168–177 publications: 383 scientists 178–187 publications: 350 scientists 188–197 publications: 302 scientists 198–207 publications: 306 scientists 208–217 publications: 262 scientists 218–227 publications: 242 scientists 228–237 publications: 220 scientists 238–247 publications: 203 scientists 248–257 publications: 174 scientists 258–267 publications: 176 scientists 268–277 publications: 175 scientists 278–287 publications: 125 scientists 288–297 publications: 116 scientists 298–307 publications: 127 scientists 308–317 publications: 128 scientists 318–327 publications: 99 scientists 328–337 publications: 89 scientists 338–347 publications: 78 scientists 348–357 publications: 96 scientists 358–367 publications: 66 scientists 368–377 publications: 59 scientists 378–387 publications: 65 scientists 388–397 publications: 54 scientists 398–407 publications: 48 scientists 408–417 publications: 49 scientists 418–427 publications: 34 scientists 428–437 publications: 31 scientists 438–447 publications: 30 scientists 448–457 publications: 31 scientists 458–467 publications: 36 scientists 468–477 publications: 40 scientists 478–487 publications: 35 scientists 488–497 publications: 30 scientists 498–507 publications: 23 scientists 508–517 publications: 26 scientists 518–527 publications: 20 scientists 528–537 publications: 23 scientists 538–547 publications: 20 scientists 548–557 publications: 20 scientists 558–567 publications: 17 scientists 568–577 publications: 14 scientists 578–587 publications: 20 scientists 588–597 publications: 20 scientists 598–607 publications: 19 scientists 608–617 publications: 18 scientists 618–627 publications: 17 scientists 628–637 publications: 11 scientists 638–647 publications: 11 scientists 648–657 publications: 11 scientists 658–667 publications: 8 scientists 668–677 publications: 7 scientists 678–687 publications: 11 scientists 688–697 publications: 10 scientists 698–707 publications: 4 scientists 708–717 publications: 6 scientists 718–727 publications: 5 scientists 728–737 publications: 5 scientists 738–747 publications: 9 scientists 748–757 publications: 9 scientists 758–767 publications: 3 scientists 768–777 publications: 7 scientists 778–787 publications: 7 scientists 788–797 publications: 6 scientists 798–807 publications: 2 scientists 808–817 publications: 2 scientists 818–827 publications: 7 scientists 828–837 publications: 0 scientists 838–847 publications: 9 scientists 848–857 publications: 3 scientists 858–867 publications: 1 scientists 868–877 publications: 3 scientists 878–886 publications: 6 scientists 887+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 887+

This scientist: 75 publications — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 887 publications or more.

Cecilia Flores D-index placement in Neuroscience in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Neuroscience scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Cecilia Flores sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 172 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 296 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 435 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 459 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 456 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 467 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 478 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 512 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 435 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 425 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 418 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 392 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 357 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 334 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 328 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 260 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 278 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 239 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 250 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 210 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 200 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 189 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 170 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 146 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 113 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 126 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 100 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 84 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 99 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 84 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 85 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 72 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 76 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 45 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 43 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 32 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 45 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 50 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 32 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 39 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 29 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 27 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 19 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 23 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 16 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 24 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 14 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 15 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 10 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 10 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 13 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 8 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 6 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 6 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 7 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 7 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 10 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162 D-Index: 8 scientists 163+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 163+

This scientist: 34 D-Index — 4th percentile

4% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 163 D-Index or more.

Overview

Cecilia Flores is affiliated with McGill University in Canada and has contributed extensively to neuroscience and related fields. The primary areas of study in their research include Neuroscience and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a focus on several subfields such as Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Developmental Neuroscience, Cancer Research, and Biological Psychiatry.

Their work covers a number of main topics, including:

  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
  • Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Tryptophan and brain disorders

Cecilia Flores has published frequently in several scientific venues. These include:

  • Biological Psychiatry (7 publications)
  • Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience (5 publications)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (4 publications)
  • Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science (3 publications)
  • Frontiers in Neural Circuits (2 publications)

Recent papers highlight their research in the development and molecular pathways associated with dopamine signaling and stress vulnerability during adolescence. Selected recent publications are:

  • Mesocorticolimbic Dopamine Pathways Across Adolescence: Diversity in Development (2021), published in Frontiers in Neural Circuits
  • The Netrin-1/DCC Guidance Cue Pathway as a Molecular Target in Depression: Translational Evidence (2020), published in Biological Psychiatry
  • Unique Effects of Social Defeat Stress in Adolescent Male Mice on the Netrin-1/DCC Pathway, Prefrontal Cortex Dopamine and Cognition (2021), published in eNeuro
  • miR-218 in Adolescence Predicts and Mediates Vulnerability to Stress (2020), published in Biological Psychiatry
  • Dopamine Axon Targeting in the Nucleus Accumbens in Adolescence Requires Netrin-1 (2020), published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

The co-authorship network of Cecilia Flores includes collaborations with researchers contributing to overlapping themes in neuroscience and molecular biology. Frequent co-authors are:

  • Giovanni Hernández (20 joint publications)
  • Michel Giroux (14 joint publications)
  • Alice Morgunova (11 joint publications)
  • Dominique Nouel (8 joint publications)
  • Lauren M. Reynolds (7 joint publications)

Best Publications

  • Adolescence and reward: Making sense of neural and behavioral changes amid the chaos

    Deena M. Walker;Margaret R. Bell;Cecilia Flores;Joshua M. Gulley

  • The Netrin Receptor DCC Is Required in the Pubertal Organization of Mesocortical Dopamine Circuitry

    Colleen Manitt;Andrea Mimee;Conrad Eng;Matthew Pokinko

  • Making Dopamine Connections in Adolescence.

    Daniel Hoops;Cecilia Flores

  • DCC Confers Susceptibility to Depression-like Behaviors in Humans and Mice and Is Regulated by miR-218

    Angélica Torres-Berrío;Juan Pablo Lopez;Rosemary C. Bagot;Dominique Nouel

  • DCC Receptors Drive Prefrontal Cortex Maturation by Determining Dopamine Axon Targeting in Adolescence.

    Lauren M. Reynolds;Matthew Pokinko;Angélica Torres-Berrío;Santiago Cuesta

  • dcc orchestrates the development of the prefrontal cortex during adolescence and is altered in psychiatric patients

    C. Manitt;C. Eng;M. Pokinko;R. T. Ryan

  • Long-lasting induction of astrocytic basic fibroblast growth factor by repeated injections of amphetamine: blockade by concurrent treatment with a glutamate antagonist.

    Cecilia Flores;Demetra Rodaros;Jane Stewart

  • Netrin receptor deficient mice exhibit functional reorganization of dopaminergic systems and do not sensitize to amphetamine

    C Flores;C Flores;C Manitt;D Rodaros;K M Thompson

  • Mesocorticolimbic Dopamine Pathways Across Adolescence: Diversity in Development.

    Lauren M. Reynolds;Lauren M. Reynolds;Cecilia Flores

  • The Netrin-1/DCC guidance system: dopamine pathway maturation and psychiatric disorders emerging in adolescence.

    Daniel E. Vosberg;Marco Leyton;Cecilia Flores

  • Basic fibroblast growth factor as a mediator of the effects of glutamate in the development of long-lasting sensitization to stimulant drugs: studies in the rat.

    C Flores;J Stewart

  • Peri-pubertal emergence of UNC-5 homologue expression by dopamine neurons in rodents.

    Colleen Manitt;Cassandre Labelle-Dumais;Conrad Eng;Alanna Grant

  • Role of netrin-1 in the organization and function of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine system.

    Cecilia Flores

  • Netrin-1 receptor-deficient mice show enhanced mesocortical dopamine transmission and blunted behavioural responses to amphetamine.

    Alanna Grant;Daniel Hoops;Cassandre Labelle-Dumais;Michael Prévost

  • Increased ipsilateral expression of Fos following lateral hypothalamic self-stimulation

    Arvanitogiannis A;Flores C;Pfaus Jg;Shizgal P

  • MiR-218: a molecular switch and potential biomarker of susceptibility to stress.

    Angélica Torres-Berrío;Dominique Nouel;Santiago Cuesta;Santiago Cuesta;Eric M. Parise

  • Prenatal Inflammation-Induced Hypoferremia Alters Dopamine Function in the Adult Offspring in Rat: Relevance for Schizophrenia

    Argel Aguilar-Valles;Cecilia Flores;Giamal N. Luheshi

  • Fos-like immunoreactivity in the caudal diencephalon and brainstem following lateral hypothalamic self-stimulation

    Andreas Arvanitogiannis;Cecilia Flores;Peter Shizgal

  • Association between schizophrenia and genetic variation in DCC: a case-control study.

    Alanna Grant;Ferid Fathalli;Guy Rouleau;Ridha Joober

  • Early Adolescence is a Critical Period for the Maturation of Inhibitory Behavior.

    Lauren M Reynolds;Lauren M Reynolds;Leora Yetnikoff;Matthew Pokinko;Matthew Pokinko;Michael Wodzinski

  • Changes in astrocytic basic fibroblast growth factor expression during and after prolonged exposure to escalating doses of amphetamine.

    C Flores;J Stewart

  • Fos-like immunoreactivity in forebrain regions following self-stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus and the ventral tegmental area.

    Cecilia Flores;Andreas Arvanitogiannis;Peter Shizgal

Frequent Co-Authors

Marco Leyton
Marco Leyton McGill University
Jane Stewart
Jane Stewart Concordia University
Eric J. Nestler
Eric J. Nestler Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Ridha Joober
Ridha Joober Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Bryan Kolb
Bryan Kolb University of Lethbridge
Peter Shizgal
Peter Shizgal Concordia University
Gustavo Turecki
Gustavo Turecki Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Guy A. Rouleau
Guy A. Rouleau Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Giamal N. Luheshi
Giamal N. Luheshi Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Franco Lepore
Franco Lepore University of Montreal

External Links

Personal website of Cecilia Flores

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Expanding your studies in neuroscience opens doors to a range of online degrees and rewarding career pathways in mental health, counseling, and therapy. With flexible online programs, you can tailor your education to specific interests and future goals.

For those interested in supporting individuals with mental health concerns, several online mental health counseling programs offer the foundation needed for licensure and clinical roles. If your ambition is to specialize, an online master's in counseling can prepare you for diverse environments, from schools to private practice.

Exploring relationship dynamics and family wellness, an accredited marriage and family therapist degree provides the tools necessary for guiding couples and families through challenges. Alternatively, if your passion lies in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders, pursuing an affordable online masters in clinical psychology can be an ideal choice.

These online pathways blend neuroscience insights with essential skills for meaningful, people-centered careers.

Best Scientists Citing Cecilia Flores

Rona J. Strawbridge

Rona J. Strawbridge

University of Glasgow

Publications: 16

Naguib Mechawar

Naguib Mechawar

McGill University

Publications: 15

Timothy E. Kennedy

Timothy E. Kennedy

Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

Publications: 15

Linda Wilbrecht

Linda Wilbrecht

University of California, Berkeley

Publications: 13

Gustavo Turecki

Gustavo Turecki

Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Publications: 12

Eric J. Nestler

Eric J. Nestler

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Publications: 12

Jane Stewart

Jane Stewart

Concordia University

Publications: 11

Bryan Kolb

Bryan Kolb

University of Lethbridge

Publications: 11

Huda Akil

Huda Akil

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 10

Daniel J. Smith

Daniel J. Smith

University of Edinburgh

Publications: 10

Luis M. Garcia-Segura

Luis M. Garcia-Segura

Spanish National Research Council

Publications: 10

Marco A. Riva

Marco A. Riva

University of Milan

Publications: 9

Stanley J. Watson

Stanley J. Watson

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 9

Giorgio Racagni

Giorgio Racagni

University of Milan

Publications: 8

Andrew M. McIntosh

Andrew M. McIntosh

University of Edinburgh

Publications: 7

Shelly B. Flagel

Shelly B. Flagel

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 6

Trending Scientists

Seda Keskin

Seda Keskin

Koç University

Phyllis C. Tien

Phyllis C. Tien

University of California, San Francisco

Sarah Laxhmi Chellappa

Sarah Laxhmi Chellappa

University of Southampton

Sylvie Bourgoin

Sylvie Bourgoin

Inserm

Dominik J. Weiss

Dominik J. Weiss

Imperial College London

Adrian Jäggi

Adrian Jäggi

University of Bern

Tony Blakely

Tony Blakely

University of Melbourne

Robert L. Jernigan

Robert L. Jernigan

Iowa State University

Tohru Natsume

Tohru Natsume

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Eric Vivier

Eric Vivier

Aix-Marseille University

Kenneth L. Tyler

Kenneth L. Tyler

University of Colorado Denver

Kevin Kwong-Tai Chung

Kevin Kwong-Tai Chung

Princeton University

Paul Wouters

Paul Wouters

Leiden University

Thomas Lunkenbein

Thomas Lunkenbein

Max Planck Society

Christine M. Friedenreich

Christine M. Friedenreich

Alberta Health Services

Soumya Swaminathan

Soumya Swaminathan

M S Swaminathan Research Foundation

Related Neuroscience Rankings & Guides

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs

2026 Admission Requirements for Neuroscience Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neuroscientist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Neuroscience Degree Online?
2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference

2026 Neuroscience vs. Psychology Degree: Explaining the Difference
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Neuroscience Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Neuroscience Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist

2026 How to Become a Neuropsychologist
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Neuroscience Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Neuroscience a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now

2026 Psychopharmacology Degree Master's Programs Accepting Students Now
2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility

2026 What Requirements Do You Need for an Online Neuroscience Bachelor's Degree? Admission Rules, Credits & Eligibility
2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Psychopharmacology Degrees and Their Salaries

Recently Published Articles

2026 Fastest Online Project Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Project Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Best Accredited Online Artificial Intelligence Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Artificial Intelligence Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Online Logistics Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Logistics Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Most Affordable Online English Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online English Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in Utah Online
2026 Most Affordable Online PhD and Doctorate Degrees in Higher Education

2026 Most Affordable Online PhD and Doctorate Degrees in Higher Education
2026 AI Master's Degrees With AI Ethics and Governance Tracks

2026 AI Master's Degrees With AI Ethics and Governance Tracks
2026 Southern New Hampshire University Online BA in Information Technologies - General IT: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes

2026 Southern New Hampshire University Online BA in Information Technologies - General IT: Cost, Curriculum, Admissions, and Career Outcomes
2026 Project Management Degree vs. Certification: Which Path Should You Pursue

2026 Project Management Degree vs. Certification: Which Path Should You Pursue
2026 Most Affordable Online BCBA Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online BCBA Programs
2026 Fastest Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Best Online Urban Planning Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Urban Planning Degree Programs
2026 Best Online Certificate Programs for Accounting

2026 Best Online Certificate Programs for Accounting
2026 Top Schools with Online EdS to EdD Programs

2026 Top Schools with Online EdS to EdD Programs
2026 How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Massachusetts: Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Massachusetts: Requirements & Certification
2026 Best Online Early Childhood Development Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Early Childhood Development Degree Programs
2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a BCBA in Baltimore, MD: Education Requirements & Certification
2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Nurse Administrator Degree Careers
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Nebraska: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Nebraska: Online & Campus
2026 Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Data Analytics

2026 Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Data Analytics
2026 Best PharmD Accelerated Degree Programs

2026 Best PharmD Accelerated Degree Programs